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From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.

countable, uncountable The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining. combinations of colors
countable, uncountable An object formed by combining. The chef experimented with new flavor combinations.
countable, uncountable A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. The combination to their safe was the date of birth of their first child.
countable, uncountable One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
countable, uncountable An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
countable, uncountable A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
countable, uncountable A motorcycle and sidecar.
countable, uncountable A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
countable, uncountable An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.
countable, uncountable Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).